IBM OS/2 2.1 SUPPORT FOR IBM PS/2 SERVER 195/295
IBM Announcement Letter Number 193-215 dated July 19, 1993
IBM US - Last Revised on July 19, 1993
Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability
The following software applications take advantage of the
advanced features of OS/2 (R) 2.1 and have the same functions
currently available on the PS/2 Server 195/295 under OS/2 1.3. These
applications, when ordered in conjunction with a PS/2 (R) Server 195
(8600-003) or PS/2 Server 295 (8600-001, 002), can be preloaded and
shipped with the system.
o IBM Maximum Availability and Support System/2 (MASS/2)
o IBM Multi Processing Extensions/2 (MP/2)
o IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2 (Disk Array/2)
Customers who have previously licensed the OS/2 1.3 version of
these products will be given the opportunity to upgrade to the
OS/2 2.1 versions, at no charge. OS/2 2.1 is licensed separately.
MASS/2 provides comprehensive system management capabilities,
allowing network control from local or remote locations. In
addition, MASS/2 has extensive error logging and recovery techniques
designed to overcome most hardware and software failures.
IBM MP/2 provides the multiprocessing capability to the PS/2
Server 195 or 295, giving the highest levels of performance for
today's advanced client or file server applications.
IBM Disk Array/2 provides RAID-5 level of disk array data
integrity. In addition, the Disk Array/2 application offers
protection from failure of the small computer system interface (SCSI)
controller or bus. The Disk Array/2 also offers high-performance and
large-capacity disk storage ideal for mission-critical applications.
References:
o Product Announcement 192-142, dated June 2, 1992
o Product Announcement 193-099, dated April 6, 1993.
Operating System: All three applications are supported under
OS/2 2.1, OS/2 1.3 and NetWare (1) v3.11. Depending on the operating
system, different ordering vehicles are required.
Price Range: $4,995 -- $12,440.
Planned Availability Date: August 20, 1993.
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IN BRIEF . . .
o IBM MASS/2 (41G9295)
- Non-intrusive local and remote monitoring, tuning, control
and error recovery
- Most error recovery accomplished without human intervention
- Automatic reboot/reconfiguration functions for hardware
failures
- Comprehensive error logging and notification with automatic
dial-out capability
- System access even during power failures
- Enabled for uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
- User and administrator password security
o IBM MP/2 (61G2232)
- Supports multiprocessing operations for PS/2 Server 195 or
295
- Allows switching from uniprocessor to multiprocessor and vice
versa
- Integrated with MASS/2
o IBM Disk Array/2 (61G2233)
- Provides protection against failures in the SCSI subsystem
- Large capacity, supports arrays of up to 16 drives
- Supports multiple arrays per system
- Supports multiple spares and online spares pooling
- Supports "hot pluggable" hard files
- Bootable array
- Integrated with MASS/2
Customer Letter Section
DESCRIPTION
USER PRODUCTIVITY
The IBM Maximum Availability and Support System/2, IBM Multi
Processing Extensions/2 and IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2
applications provide important functions key to improving user
productivity.
All three applications now run under OS/2 1.3, OS/2 2.1 and
NetWare 3.11 and follow the SAA (TM)/SNA guidelines, which ensure a
consistent interface and higher productivity.
IBM MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM/2: MASS/2, a software
application working with the Remote Maintenance Processor (RMP) --
standard on the PS/2 Server 295, required on the PS/2 Server 195 --
provides a graphical interface for managing functions, such as
automatic reboot and reconfiguration, comprehensive error logging,
selective error notification including dial-out capability, fail-safe
access in case of power outage, remote power cycling and system
configuration, warning alarms, user and administrative password
security, and remote console capabilities.
ADVANTAGES FOR REMOTE USERS AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS: The PS/2
Server 195/295 with MASS/2 provides the capability to monitor, tune
and control the PS/2 Server from local or remote locations. MASS/2
also allows the PS/2 Server to recover from hardware failures, such
as disk drives, SCSI controllers and memory and continue to run
without human intervention.
With MASS/2, the PS/2 Server 195/295 can be geographically
distributed across large organizations, while retaining the ability
to be managed in a centralized support location. MASS/2 provides
continual monitoring of resources and system critical parameters. In
addition, remote power cycling and system configuration control, as
well as alarm parameters, are all possible with the comprehensive
system management capabilities.
MASS/2 features are available from the system console, from
any PC on the network, or by modem from anywhere in the world. With
MASS/2, LAN networks can be easily managed whether local or thousands
of miles away.
MESSAGES, STATISTICS AND LOGS: Warning parameters for the system can
be set with MASS/2. Once set, the system automatically sends warning
alerts to users, dials out to remote administrators, or shuts down if
operational limits such as temperature reach unacceptable limits.
The MASS/2 information is displayed logically and more detail
is available with the click of a mouse. The systems operational
statistics, such as CPUs, memory, disk utilization and even text
displayed on the remote server LCD panel, are available in real time.
MASS/2 displays a record of the last 60 minutes for each statistic.
The statistics are stored to disk for long-term storage and analyses.
MASS/2 records all hardware failures, network errors and other
critical events. These are maintained in a non-volatile log easily
accessed for review. Because the RMP is battery-backed, the log can
always be accessed even if the server is not operating.
SYSTEM RECOVERY: With MASS/2, the PS/2 Server 195/295 can recover
from failures quickly and easily without human intervention. If a
hardware failure occurs, diagnostics resident in the server identify
the faulty component and isolate it from the rest of the system. In
the case of a software timeout, the server detects errors through a
series of security timers. In the case of combined hardware and
software errors, the system reboots and reconfigures. After reboot,
all applications are automatically restarted.
The PS/2 Server 195/295 with RMP and MASS/2 provide the system
administrator with very high levels of management control and assure
clients that system availability will be maximized.
IBM MULTI PROCESSING EXTENSIONS/2: MP/2 provides software support
for multiprocessing on the PS/2 Server 195/295. This allows higher
levels of performance and redundancy, both of which are required to
deliver the functions and high availability demanded in the
customer's mission-critical applications.
IBM ORTHOGONAL RAID-5 DISK ARRAY/2: Disk Array/2 is a unique
software application that provides the highest levels of RAID-5 data
protection and protects the customer's critical data from hardware
failures of the entire SCSI subsystem. This additional protection,
called Orthogonal, provides higher levels of availability and
reliability than traditional RAID-5 implementations.
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INVESTMENT PROTECTION
The IBM Multi Processing Extensions/2 and IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk
Array/2 applications protect the customer's investment in hardware,
software and vital company records.
The hardware investment is protected since both of these
applications allow the customer to migrate to higher levels of
performance and capacity by simply upgrading an existing system.
Multi Processing and Orthogonal RAID-5 enable growth paths that
significantly improve performance and system capacity and provide
fault-tolerant functions that protect the customer's investment in
software and intellectual property.
With IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2, the total system
capacity of 28GB can be utilized. The capability to have online
spares and "hot plugging" disk drives, combined with the ability to
rebuild the disk array without interruption to client services,
results in high performance and high availability in a system that
can expand to meet the customer's needs.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
IBM Maximum Availability and Support System/2 is an integral part of
the PS/2 Server 295 system concept and is available as an upgrade on
the PS/2 Server 195. This system management software provides system
administrators with a sophisticated tool to manage large
geographically disperse networks, and in conjunction with IBM Multi
Processing Extensions/2 and IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2,
provides innovative functions for high-end, mission-critical
installations. In addition, MASS/2 can be launched through LAN
NetView (R) and will continue to exploit additional LAN NetView
facilities.
IBM Multi Processing Extensions/2 provides higher levels of
system performance by enabling multiprocessing in the PS/2 Server 195
and 295. Customers who require the highest levels of performance in
mission-critical applications can reach the goals using this
application. Also, since the application is designed to run in
conjunction with the MASS/2 software, customers are able to retain
comprehensive system management capabilities essential to large
distributed networks.
IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2 provides large-capacity,
high-performance disk arrays required in large database or file
server applications. In addition, data integrity is maintained with
the fully integrated RAID-5 technology. This protects the customer's
data and allows for continued operation of the LAN, even while the
array is being reconfigured.
Because IBM Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2 is integrated with
MASS/2, most error recoveries are accomplished without human
intervention or loss of services to clients.
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Corporation.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:
MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM/2:
o Required on the PS/2 Server 295 (8600-001, 002)
o May be installed on a PS/2 Server 195 (8600-003) or PS/2
Server 295 only
o Requires the Remote Maintenance Processor (RMP), standard on the
PS/2 Server 295 and an optional feature on the PS/2 Server 195.
MULTI PROCESSING EXTENSIONS/2:
o Required on the PS/2 Server 295
o May be installed on a PS/2 Server 195 or PS/2 Server 295 only
o Second processor module must be installed on the PS/2 Server 195
o MASS/2 is required.
ORTHOGONAL RAID-5 DISK ARRAY/2:
o May be installed on a PS/2 Server 195 or PS/2 Server 295 only
o System must have a minimum of two hard files for disk mirroring
or three hard files for RAID-5 disk array
o Only IBM 400MB or IBM 1GB hard files are supported
o Hard files cannot be mixed within an array
o Hardware security keys must be installed in each system processor
o MASS/2 is required.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS:
o IBM OS/2 2.1, IBM OS/2 Standard Edition 1.3 or NetWare v3.11 must
be specified for each PS/2 Server 195 or 295 ordered.
o PS/2 Server 295 requires MP/2
o MP/2 requires MASS/2
o Second processor on PS/2 Server 195 requires MP/2
o Supported network operating system software:
- IBM OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 Advanced (OS/2 1.3)
- IBM OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 Advanced (OS/2 2.1)
- LAN Manager (2) 2.2 (OS/2 1.3 only) NetWare v3.11.
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LIMITATIONS: The IBM Multi Processing Extensions/2 is only supported
in a multiprocessor configuration of the PS/2 Server 195 or 295.
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING:
MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM/2:
o Two 3.5-inch diskettes
o IBM Program License Agreement
o IBM License Information Booklet
o IBM Proof of License.
This software package is a prerequisite for the PS/2 Server 295 and
may be shipped preloaded on each system.
MULTI PROCESSING EXTENSIONS/2:
o Two 3.5 inch diskettes
o IBM Program License Agreement
o IBM License Information Booklet
o IBM Proof of License.
ORTHOGONAL RAID-5 DISK ARRAY/2:
o One 3.5 inch diskette
o IBM Program License Agreement
o IBM License Information Booklet
o IBM Proof of License.
The documentation for these software packages is shipped with each
system.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
The IBM Multi Processing Extensions/2 and IBM Orthogonal
RAID-5 Disk Array/2 use the security and auditability features of
OS/2 or NetWare. MASS/2 has additional password security for
administrators and clients.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Orders entered with a hardware order for the 8600 will be
assigned the same shipment date as the hardware order. If preload is
desired, specify codes must be used on the 8600 order.
Independent orders will be scheduled for shipment in AAS on
the Friday following the week of order entry, or as soon as supply
permits. No hardware specify codes are required for independent
orders.
OS/2 1.3 TO OS/2 2.1 UPGRADE
Customers who have previously licensed the OS/2 1.3 version of these
products will be given the opportunity to upgrade to the OS/2 2.1
versions, at no charge.
A customer response card will be mailed to customers who
licensed the OS/2 1.3 versions of these products. Upon receipt of
the returned card, IBM will mail the OS/2 2.1 version of the
diskettes to the customer. Customers who choose to upgrade to the
OS/2 2.1 versions will receive future updates for the OS/2 2.1
version only. Customers who choose to stay on the OS/2 1.3 base will
receive future updates for the OS/2 1.3 version only.
New customer orders for OS/2 1.3 versions of this software
with delivery requested after August 20, 1993, will not be eligible
for no-charge upgrades.
Customers are responsible for obtaining the OS/2 2.1 operating
system license.
To order the programs in this announcement, specify the order
type number, feature number, part number, program name, media and
quantity.
ORDER PART ORDER TYPE FEATURE DISKETTE
TYPE NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER MEDIA
5875-RAL 41G9295 MASS/2 3072 3.5-inch
5875-RAL 61G2232 MP/2 5297 3.5-inch
5875-RAL 61G2233 Disk Array/2 5298 3.5-inch
o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
NOTE: These programs, when ordered with the PS/2 Server 195/295, are
available for preload on the system as a customer convenience.
If preload is desired, the following specify codes must be
used on the 8600 order.
PRELOAD SPECIFY CODE
PRODUCT (8600 HARDWARE ORDER)
OS/2 2.1 9511
MASS/2 9505
MP/2 9515
Disk Array/2 9516
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The programs in this announcement are licensed under the
terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of
the agreement is included in the program package.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: Yes. Media: Three months.
PROGRAM SERVICES: Central Service, including the IBM Support Center,
will be available during the first 12 months following the date of
delivery to the customer by IBM, but no later than August 20, 1994.
The statement of service included in the program package describes
this service.
CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION: Yes.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Not applicable.
NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee
(NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education
Allowance Attachment . The NELF, which represents a discount off the
single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or
allowance. NELF discount is 6.5% for 5875-RAL products.
CHARGES
PROGRAM
NAME/NUMBER ORDER TYPE OTC
Maximum Availability
and Support System/2
41G9295 Program Package $12,440
Multi Processing
Extensions/2
61G2232 Program Package 4,995
Orthogonal RAID-5
Disk Array/2
61G2233 Program Package 7,495